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« Reply #30 on: May 21, 2010, 08:33:30 PM »
Quote from: Steven_nl on May 21, 2010, 08:32:59 AM
you won't find a clear answer here I'm afraid. These amps are very tempramental. Sometimes I even feel my OTS doesn't sound the same every day. The tubes you put in these amps also have a big impact on the sound. Plus people tweak them. I feel you need to get used to these amsp and stick with it. Sometimes it's a bit of a struggle but it's worth it.

I had an interesting talk with Matt Schofield last night. He's on tour and didn't bring his TwoRock. He wanted a simple setup. He said the Dumble style amps he owns are to sensitive to different voltages etc etc. Minor things have an influence on the sound.

There are some excelent examples on YouTube of people using different types of Ceriatones.

an example of a great sounding Bluesmaster




Like Matt's playing a lot and good to see he's coming to U.S. - hope it helps him get more recognized.  I was surprised he was no longer going to use Two Rock on tour and wasn't that long ago he was going to use Brandon's amps from Bludotone and now he's with Dr. Z, etc...is Matt a little fickle or was it an endorsement deal? 
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« Reply #31 on: May 21, 2010, 08:39:11 PM »
Quote from: Steven_nl on May 21, 2010, 08:32:59 AM
you won't find a clear answer here I'm afraid. These amps are very tempramental. Sometimes I even feel my OTS doesn't sound the same every day. The tubes you put in these amps also have a big impact on the sound. Plus people tweak them. I feel you need to get used to these amsp and stick with it. Sometimes it's a bit of a struggle but it's worth it.

I had an interesting talk with Matt Schofield last night. He's on tour and didn't bring his TwoRock. He wanted a simple setup. He said the Dumble style amps he owns are to sensitive to different voltages etc etc. Minor things have an influence on the sound.

There are some excelent examples on YouTube of people using different types of Ceriatones.

an example of a great sounding Bluesmaster




+1, I agree, they can be a little sentimental, somedays they sound better then others, but always good. I don't think if you're looking for Mayer tone that a Ceriatone is your missing ingredient sorry.  Your Fender Twin on clean channel with some reverb played, Strat with scooped pickups and two OD pedals stacked in front (one on all the time with drive set to 7-9pm - alomst nothing and the other -in front with higher OD setting should put you as close as you'll ever get - the rest is in the fingers. By settign this up this way, all you have to stomp on is one OD pedal when time to solo via blues tone he has in Trio.
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« Reply #32 on: May 21, 2010, 10:44:54 PM »
Quote from: TommyTone on May 21, 2010, 08:33:30 PM

Like Matt's playing a lot and good to see he's coming to U.S. - hope it helps him get more recognized.  I was surprised he was no longer going to use Two Rock on tour and wasn't that long ago he was going to use Brandon's amps from Bludotone and now he's with Dr. Z, etc...is Matt a little fickle or was it an endorsement deal? 

Yes I think this will be the year he really breaks into the big arena. He deserves it and Ishall always cherish the times I've seen him in a small intimate venue. Next time round he'll be in much bigger venues I'm sure. I urge anyone who who has any interest in guitar playing to go and see him, the passion in his playing is something else.

Matt is certainly not fickle and whilst he got a good deal I imagine, he paid his onw hard earned for his EZG-50. The reason for the change was mostly for simplicity but also to get away from the comparisons with RF and the Dumble clone hype. I have to say I think he sounds better through his new rig, but its only a 1% thing, he always has had a phenomenal tone.
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« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2010, 09:03:41 AM »
@Tommy: Yeah, I know...I do get very close to JM's sound with the Twin Reverb and a couple of pedals.
It's just that I want a different amp at the moment and I think an OTS or BM would fit in very well...especially because it has a great drive channel , but still has an awesome clean. Most of the time I don't like multi-channel amps , but these are great.

Here's my current little allround board by the way...except for the Fat Boost, which has been swapped for a Crunch Box.
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« Reply #34 on: May 22, 2010, 11:51:23 AM »
nice board!!
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« Reply #35 on: May 25, 2010, 07:52:36 AM »
Quote from: hywelg on May 21, 2010, 10:44:54 PM
Quote from: TommyTone on May 21, 2010, 08:33:30 PM

Matt is certainly not fickle and whilst he got a good deal I imagine, he paid his onw hard earned for his EZG-50. The reason for the change was mostly for simplicity but also to get away from the comparisons with RF and the Dumble clone hype. I have to say I think he sounds better through his new rig, but its only a 1% thing, he always has had a phenomenal tone.

I agree. He just wanted a simple setup and the Dr Z sounds like his Super Reverb. No edorsement deal there. He had a Matchhless he realy likes in the van as well.
He did say he was picking up his Bludo (the one he has now is borrowed).
He also said that the good amps are all pretty good and it's only the last few % that's makes the difference.
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« Reply #36 on: May 25, 2010, 06:31:30 PM »
Quote from: Steven_nl on May 25, 2010, 07:52:36 AM
Quote from: hywelg on May 21, 2010, 10:44:54 PM
Quote from: TommyTone on May 21, 2010, 08:33:30 PM

Matt is certainly not fickle and whilst he got a good deal I imagine, he paid his onw hard earned for his EZG-50. The reason for the change was mostly for simplicity but also to get away from the comparisons with RF and the Dumble clone hype. I have to say I think he sounds better through his new rig, but its only a 1% thing, he always has had a phenomenal tone.

I agree. He just wanted a simple setup and the Dr Z sounds like his Super Reverb. No edorsement deal there. He had a Matchhless he realy likes in the van as well.
He did say he was picking up his Bludo (the one he has now is borrowed).
He also said that the good amps are all pretty good and it's only the last few % that's makes the difference.


So is he going to add Bludo when he gets one and if so will this be his primarsy amp?  Matt has made mention of this amp, why I was surprised about Dr. Z.

When I played a Bludodrive, was very nice, but that day (Amp Show), I played a lot of great amps, but liked the Two Rock Classic Reverb - beautiful cleans and great reverb (I like reverb) in a single channel amp that takes pedals beautifully.

I hpe Matt gets to play in OC Calif. one day.
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« Reply #37 on: May 25, 2010, 09:07:21 PM »
He didn't say what he was going to play. Maybe he likes to change things depending on his mood. The Bludo is made form him so I guess it will be " tuned" for him.

Only time will tell I guess.
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« Reply #38 on: May 25, 2010, 11:11:38 PM »
Look forward to seeing where Matt goes, love his playing and straight forward tone.
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« Reply #39 on: May 26, 2010, 07:44:17 AM »
Quote from: TommyTone on May 25, 2010, 06:31:30 PM

I hpe Matt gets to play in OC Calif. one day.

8 gigs in California coming up in 3 weeks time http://www.mattschofield.net/shows.html

Spread the word, I hope he gets a good crowd.
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« Reply #40 on: May 27, 2010, 05:39:56 PM »
HYwelg:  Nice Matt just had a show added/confirmed for a club not far from me on 6-19-10 - I'll be their and I look forward to meeting Matt after the show and offering pint, etc.
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« Reply #41 on: May 27, 2010, 07:06:18 PM »
Tell him I sent you! Ha Ha.....
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« Reply #42 on: May 28, 2010, 09:07:32 PM »
Boy what a steal, no cover charge to see Matt...Free!!
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